Serving the Legal Needs of Oregon Residents Since 1996
Unfortunately, disputes often arise regarding wills, trusts and the property of an estate. These will and trust disputes may require litigation to resolve, and if that is the case, it is in your best interests to have an experienced lawyer on your side. The Smith Firm provides various probate litigation services, ranging anywhere from wills and trusts contests to elder abuse claims. Attorney David Smith Our firm has been serving clients throughout Oregon since 1996. Our experience and personalized care is something we pride in. Attorney David Smith is a seasoned attorney with 15 years of experience. If you have a probate litigation matter, consider consulting with The Smith Firm.
Contact The Smith Firm regarding all your probate needs. Our West Linn probate lawyer, David Smith, has extensive wills and trusts contests experience.
Seeking Results for Your Probate Disputes
At The Smith Firm, We have experience in all areas of probate, trusts, guardianships, and related litigation, including, probate of wills, seeking and defending against guardianships, contested guardianships, administration of guardianships, claims against estates, will contests, trust litigation, breach of fiduciary duty claims, claims by or against executors, defending and removing executors, trustees, and guardians, contested estate matters, and other fiduciary litigation. Our breadth of experience enables us to handle difficult, unusual, disputed, or complex estates of almost every size.
The Smith Firm can handle the most complex of probate litigation matters. No matter how unusual or complicated the situation, we will strongly advocate for you towards the most tailored and creative solution possible. Attorney David Smith looks at each probate dispute with great attention to detail and is always prepared for every possible scenario. He will work hard to seek the results you are looking for.
Our Probate Litigation Practice
There are a wide range of probate disputes that can occur. We can assist with a vast majority of these cases. Probate litigation matters can include:
- Will and trust disputes/contests: The validity of a will or trust can be contested by family members and beneficiaries. We can represent you in making sure a will or trust is executed properly. Lack of mental capacity, undue influence and coercion are often reasons for a will or trust dispute.
- Estate and trust administration disputes: Executors of trusts have a fiduciary duty to the trustee and beneficiaries of a trust. When this duty is breached, disputes can arise.
- Probate fraud: Any dishonest statements can be construed as probate fraud, whether by an executor, attorney or beneficiary.
- Guardianship/elder abuse: The elderly and children are both vulnerable class members. We will make sure either is protected and not taken advantage of.
Our probate litigation experience includes claims of nearly every type of breach of fiduciary duty. At The Smith Firm, we believe that individuals should have the expectation that their wills and trusts should be followed and that their belongings should be dispersed according to their wishes. When this does not occur, we are prepared to fight on their behalf.
Contact Us for a Portland Will Contest Lawyer
For more information regarding probate, trust and estate administration matters, contact The Smith Firm. We accept credit cards, are available for evening and weekend appointments, and are conveniently located right off highway 205 in historic Willamette. To talk to an experienced Portland will contest attorney, call 503-342-2623 or 866-986-6312.
